Horn Flies

Remove the guesswork from choosing the best fly control for cattle

Remove the guesswork from choosing the best fly control for cattle.   Use these tips to sift through fly control options for cattle on pasture. Article courtesy of Purina Animal Nutrition LLCArden Hills, Minn. [March 27, 2024] – Pesky horn flies can become prolific during the grazing season. However,...

Control Pests to Improve Production

 Control Pests to Improve Production Article courtesy of Justin Talley - Oklahoma State University Arthropod pests limit production in the goat industry in many ways. External parasites feed on body tissue such as blood, skin and hair. The wounds and skin irritation produced by these parasites result in...

The Pesky Truth “You can’t control pests if you aren’t controlling your facility. Your first line of defense is always a clean barn.”

 The Pesky Truth  “You can’t control pests if you aren’t controlling your facility. Your first line of defense is always a clean barn.”  By Aly McClure for American DairymenAs we move into the warmer months, we must realize the inevitable is coming sooner rather than later. Flies...

Industry News

 It’s Never Too Late to Start a Feed-through Fly Control Program  New study shows producers can quickly fight pest issues, even midseason  Article provided by Rabon® Oral Larvicide When it comes to fly control, it’s never too late to start using Rabon® Oral Larvicide in your mineral...

Myth Buzz-ters – The Truth Behind Five Common Misconceptions about Product Rotation and Fly Control

 Myth Buzz-ters – The Truth Behind Five Common Misconceptions about Product Rotation and Fly Control  Provided by Central Life Sciences As every dairy operator knows, flies are an unpleasant but unavoidable reality of the profession. House, stable, face and horn flies are all common threats to a...

Fly Population Management on Dairies

Fly Population Management on Dairies By Tracey Erickson - SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist Dairy Fly Control in concentrated animal feeding operations such as dairies is a challenge, especially as the weather heats up and there is abundant moisture and organic matter available. Flies not only are a pest...